Some people may remember a time when altars had set into the table an ‘altar stone’. The stone often had set into it the relic of a saint. In early times, churches were often built over the tombs of martyrs, whose sacrifice reflected and honoured Christ’s own sacrifice. St Peter’s Basilica and the Basilica of … Continue reading Altars and Relics
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Carmel Bulletin, 1 November 2015 Today we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints. It is one of the feast days in our liturgical calendar that is observed instead of the usual Sunday in Ordinary Time. Throughout the year, we celebrate the feast days of many saints. This does not mean, however, that we worship saints. … Continue reading All Saints
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